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Well Read – The Truth of Fiction

Words Jackie LaPlante A friend once said she couldn’t trust anyone who didn’t read fiction. When I asked why, her response was that fiction teaches us how to live. Meeting a character can remind us what others face. John Boyne’s The Elements asks the reader to consider crime from four perspectives: the enabler, the accomplice, [...]

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The Natural Path – Creating a Wellness Vision for 2026

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre A compassionate roadmap for a healthier, calmer, more energized you. There’s something magical about a new year, not because it demands a “new you,” but because it invites a deeper alignment with who you already are. Instead of forcing resolutions or hustling into unrealistic changes,

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Important Life Documents

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions Creating a folder or file for important life documents is essential for everyone to ensure that crucial information and documents are organized and easily accessible when needed. Here's a list of documents and information that should be included in such a folder: 1. Identification Documents

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Inside Out – Roll Up Your Sleeves, B.C. The 2025-2026 Vaccination Campaign is Here

Words Ministry Of Health People in B.C. are encouraged to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses, as the 2025-26 immunization campaign is underway. “The respiratory virus season typically starts in mid-to-late fall and with this, we need to keep ourselves and our loved ones protected,”

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Thoughtful, Thrifty & Local: Holiday Gifting with Beacon

Words Mabel Marin, Beacon Community Services Photos Janis Jean Choosing to thrift your holiday gifts isn’t just budget-friendly, it’s a meaningful way to support your community and the planet. Every purchase from Beacon’s thrift shops gives quality items a second life, reducing waste and keeping treasures out of the landfill. Even better, proceeds directly fund

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